One positive thing that I do see and feel is the general attitude of the people, who are more optimistic that things will change for the better.

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In the face of adversity, people often believe that simply having a positive attitude is enough to overcome a problem and get back on track.

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In my professional career I encouraged people to go into retirement with a positive attitude and to think of this phase of life as the Third Age.

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